I have a weakness for sweets and I found Italian donuts ( Bombolone)! The Bevery Hilton was offering Italian appetizer Bruschetta and dessert Bomboloni (Vanilla and Nutella filling), I had to try both Vanilla and Nutella. Soft and creamy. Very nice presentation as well.

I liked the food from Chez Tex, it was Vegetarian Paella. I love eating and also l enjoy the presentation of the food. The food from The Ritz-Carlton and Sweetfin did a great job on that! Yes, the taste was as beautiful as the presentation.

Samples from Chez Tex, The Ritz-Carlton and Sweetfin (photo by Yayoi)

I realized that a lot of participant restaurants offered the food for vegetarians and vegans, vegan has been trendy and going mainstream. Kobee Factory’s dish was hearty taste and very flavorful. I’ve never had Ethiopian food and I was able to taste 5 samples from Meals by Genet. I would say it was unique flavor. I really enjoyed Vegetarian/Vegan food!

Vegan/Vegetarian food from Kobee Factory and Meals by Genet (photo by Yayoi)

So many tasting through the event! These are the food and drink that attracted a lot of people at Flavors of LA: Bulgarini Gelato, Frankland’s Crab & Co., Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, Luv2Eat Thai Bistro and Exotico Tequila.

So much great food and drinks, and so much fun. If you missed this year, make sure to check it out in 2018!